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Western Carolina's fully accredited,鈥痮nline Master of Project Management (MPM)
Program offers top quality graduate-level training for mid-career project managers
as well as other professionals who aspire to management or project management careers.
Accredited by PMI-GAC, WCU's MPM courses are pre-approved to provide you with contact
hours that count toward the requirements to sit for the PMI Credential as well PDUs
to maintain a PMI credential. Each faculty member has a doctoral degree as well as
the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Demonstrated academic
accomplishment complemented by significant and diverse real-world experience is the
foundation for the MPM Program鈥檚 success.
Master of Project Management
What You'll Learn
The M.P.M. program is a 36 semester program that will advance your project management
leadership skills through teaching, research and service. All faculty members have
doctoral degrees and PMP certification from the PMI. Some of the courses students
will take include Project Selection, Initiation, and Legal Considerations, Project
Planning, Project Execution, and Project Closeout, Ethics, and Approaches. The program
is designed for busy professionals and is completely online to help accommodate your
busy schedule.
Where You'll Go
An M.P.M. gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of industries like health
care, green technologies and have the chance to execute exciting campaigns for companies
representing a diverse number of goods and services. According to a survey conducted by the PMI, the average salary of project managers
is $115,000 in 2022.
A graduate-level degree in Project Management provides skills that are applicable
to almost any industry in the business world. You will learn how to organize, run
and evaluate projects, such as kicking off a new product. 蘑菇短视频鈥檚
Master of Project Management program is designed primarily to assist those involved
with project management initiatives and requires relevant work experience of at least
two years. This was the first such masters degree of its kind in the United States
at a nationally accredited institution, and the first one to be accredited by the
Project Management Institute.
Degree Options
School
College of Business, Department of Economics & Project Management
Location
100% Online
Length
Part-Time Enrollment - Designed for working professionals
Time to Complete:
Approximately 24 months / 2 years
Credits:
36 semester credit hours required
App Deadline:
Aug.鈥�1 (Fall) & Dec.鈥�15 (Spring)
More About Our Master of Project Management Program
WCU鈥檚 Master of Project Management (MPM) program delivers advanced, professional-level
training in leading, planning, and executing complex projects across industries. As
one of the first PMI-accredited programs in the nation, the MPM blends proven project
management theory with practical tools used by today鈥檚 top project leaders.
Students develop strong foundations in project selection, scope and schedule development,
cost and risk management, team leadership, and organizational strategy. Coursework
is designed around real-world application, helping professionals immediately apply
what they learn to their current roles.
Through a fully online and flexible format, students gain the knowledge and skills
needed to advance into leadership roles, prepare for professional certifications like
the PMP, and manage projects in business, technology, engineering, government, and
nonprofit sectors. The program emphasizes ethical leadership, global project perspectives,
and the ability to deliver results in dynamic environments.
Gain strategic and practical project management skills in a PMI-accredited, flexible
online program designed for career advancement.
Designed for experienced professionals, the application process emphasizes your work
history, professional goals, and leadership experience鈥攏ot standardized test scores.
Progress through a structured, online sequence of courses that cover foundational
project management, strategic execution, and mature leadership frameworks.
Flexible, cost-effective online learning with financial options that support working
professionals and military students.
The College of Business pairs strong academics with real-world experience, preparing
graduates to lead, solve problems, and make an impact in their fields.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management offers flexible, targeted training
through four online courses, helping professionals build essential project planning
and leadership skills.
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